Naperville
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80 years of oompah: Family’s brass band brings lively tunes to Naperville OktoberfestSep 29, 2026 7:38 pm - “We have the traditional German Oktoberfest feel with a modern twist,” says Naper Settlement spokesperson Denise Wilt. In addition to oompah music, the Naperville museum’s Oktoberfest Oct. 2-3 features a variety of German beer and cuisine, children’s activities and the popular stein-holding contest. “We’re looking forward to a great event.”
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Suburban water agencies talking with Chicago, but moving forward with $6B plan to sidestep citySep 29, 2026 6:46 pm - The DuPage Water Commission will meet with Chicago representatives Wednesday amid ongoing plans for it to team with its northwest suburban counterparts and bypass the city for access to Lake Michigan water.
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Donate blood, get free PJs: Naperville church offers cozy reward for good deedSep 29, 2026 6:18 pm - On Oct. 4, Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a blood drive with Versiti Blood Center, offering free flannel PJ pants or hooded sweatshirts to donors.
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Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and moreSep 29, 2026 4:38 pm - Fat Rosie’s is honoring National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with 10 street tacos for $25. Also, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani is opening a new LAGO in Glenview, and Melting Pot and Fry the Coop are both offering new menu items.
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Water Street Naperville to host Fall Mum Sale to benefit We Grow Dreams nonprofitSep 29, 2026 3:51 pm - Water Street in downtown Naperville will host a plant sale featuring fall mums, hay bales, pumpkin décor and mixed pots from We Grow Dreams on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Foyo Plaza.
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Indian Prairie District 204 board OKs $476 million 2026-27 budget, which includes $5.8 million deficitSep 29, 2026 2:49 pm - The Indian Prairie School District 204 board has approved a $476.4 million operating budget for the 2026-27 school year.
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Naperville Central center Russo gives his all on every snap: ‘Not a better teammate on the planet’Sep 29, 2026 2:16 pm - Naperville Central center Matt Russo doesn’t mind that he toils in relative anonymity. After all, the action literally begins with him. Play can’t start until he snaps th...
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Revolutionary War patriot John Cook honored with monument at Joliet’s Oakwood CemeterySep 28, 2026 10:25 pm - Revolutionary War patriot John Cook was honored at Oakwood Cemetery in Joliet on Sept. 26 with a new interpretive monument unveiled by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution as part of “America 250” commemorations.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 28-Oct. 10Sep 28, 2026 9:45 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing dahlias, pruning trees and shrubs, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Barrington graduate Peipert excels as next man up at St. ThomasSep 27, 2026 3:31 pm - Barrington High School graduate Nick Peipert has made the most of an opportunity as quarterback at the University of St. Thomas.